Thelma and Louise Marathon

Moab, United States • 25 Apr 2026

Thelma and Louise Marathon and Half is a women's focused running event held in Moab, Utah, featuring distances of 50K, marathon, half marathon, and 15K. Set in the remote Behind the Rocks Wilderness Area, the course offers a rugged and challenging terrain with sandy washes, technical doubletrack, and smooth jeep trails. Participants enjoy stunning views of towering red rock walls at Lone Rock, historically significant to the Ancestral Pueblo people, as well as the maze-like fins of the wilderness and the La Sal Mountains. This event combines natural beauty with a tough course, perfect for an adventurous girls' weekend. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

50 km
50k
42 km
Marathon
21 km
1/2 Marathon
15 km
15k
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